A Case of Nodular Cystic Fat Necrosis Presenting as Highly Migrating Subcutaneous Nodules.
- Author:
Hyun Chul SUNG
1
;
Hyo Jin KIM
;
Do Won KIM
;
Seok Jong LEE
;
Weon Ju LEE
;
Gun Yeon NA
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. seokjong@knu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Nodular cystic fat necrosis;
Migrating subcutaneous nodule
- MeSH:
Fat Necrosis*;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Necrosis;
Subcutaneous Fat;
Thigh
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(1):103-105
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Nodular cystic fat necrosis is a distinct benign subcutaneous nodule characterized by encapsulated necrosis of subcutaneous fat in which non-viable adipose cells are pathologically surrounded by fibrous tissue. We report a case of nodular cystic fat necrosis in a 47-year-old woman who presented with a 2-month history of had multiple highly- movable, subcutaneous nodules on both shins and posterior thigh. There was an absence of any noteworthy trauma history. Each lesion showed a highly-migratory property, and could easily be moved about 10 cm in any direction. Plain film revealed multiple radiopaque nodules on the right shin. Calcification and lipomembranous changes, in addition to typical features, were also found on histopathologic examination.
